Jeff McNeely
Jeffrey Lavern McNeely is an American former center fielder/designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1993 season. Listed at 6' 2", 190 lb., McNeely batted and threw right-handed. He attended Spartanburg Methodist College.
In a season/career, McNeely was a.297 hitter with 10 runs and six stolen bases in 21 games, including one double, one triple, one RBI, a.409 on-base percentage without home runs. In 13 outfield appearances, he collected a.917 fielding percentage.
From 1992 to 1996, McNeely also played in the minors with New Britain [Rock Cats|New Britain], Pawtucket, Louisville. In 479 games, he hit.239 with eight home runs, 197 runs, 118 RBI, and 70 stolen bases.
McNeely runs Charlotte Megastars Baseball Club. He helped over 350 players receive a baseball scholarship.
McNeely currently runs security and suspension at South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte NC.
Transactions
- 1989: Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 1989 draft.
- 1994: Traded by Boston along with Nate Minchey to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Luis Alicea.